In recognized movement kindergartens, the focus is on children's motor development. Through play and movement, children gain important experiences that promote their physical, mental and social development. Educational staff undergo regular training to support the natural urge to move and integrate age-appropriate activities into everyday life. The aim is to promote the joy of movement and healthy physical development.

An integral part of the concept is the cooperation with a local sports club. Together, the daycare centre and sports club organize exercise festivals, use rooms and materials and offer additional exercise activities - for more enjoyment of exercise and a strong foundation for life. With the Kita-Finder, you can easily search for daycare facilities with this focus in your area.

Recognized movement kindergartens focus on movement-oriented development that strengthens children's physical and cognitive health. They offer a variety of daily movement activities that help children to develop a healthy body awareness and enjoy being active. Educational support through movement supports holistic development and raises awareness of health and active living at an early age.

Further information can be found on the following website: https://www.sportjugend.nrw/unsere-themen/bewegungskindergarten

The recognized movement kindergartens with the Plus Point Nutrition combine movement and nutrition education. Children experience how closely movement, healthy eating and conscious enjoyment are linked.

Cooking, eating and moving together not only promotes motor and sensory skills - social skills, independence and mindfulness in dealing with food are also developed along the way.

A holistic concept, which is supported by the DGE quality standard, ensures balanced, child-friendly meals - regardless of whether they are prepared by a fresh kitchen or a caterer. In this way, children learn early on how healthy nutrition and physical activity work together and how they can take responsibility for their own well-being.

The concept also offers real added value for professionals: it creates a variety of educational starting points - from language development and scientific topics to cultural education - and can be implemented in a sustainable and everyday way.

Further information on the recognized movement kindergartens with the Plus Point Nutrition can be found on the following website: https://www.bewegungskindergarten-nrw.de/

From 2025, all daycare facilities in NRW will also have the opportunity to focus on healthy nutrition education without first being certified as a recognized physical activity kindergarten. This will allow more daycare facilities to be addressed and participate in the Pluspunkt Ernährung program. The holistic further development of health promotion in the elementary sector in all three fields of action (nutrition, exercise and mental health) is currently undergoing further development and is to be continued and consolidated.

Further information can be found on the following website: https://gesunde-kita-nrw.de/